“No, I had some work to do on the flight home,” Shane said.

Natalie pursed her lips upon hearing that. “I knew I should've insisted on not having you come with us. That way, you wouldn't have ended up having to work on the flight home.”

Shane smiled when he heard her blaming herself for it. “There, there. It's not your fault. So, what's up?”

“Oh, I just received word that Jasmine is pregnant,” Natalie replied.

Shane arched an eyebrow in response. “Who's the father?”

“I don't know. The mental hospital staff are asking how we plan on handling this. They want to know if they should let her out to care for the baby or remain in the hospital. I couldn't make the decision on my own, so I thought I'd seek your opinion on this,” Natalie answered.

Shane narrowed his eyes. “She has a private ward in the mental hospital. Staying there won't affect her pregnancy in any way.”

Natalie understood what he meant instantly. “So, you mean we shouldn't let her out?”

no need to. She can keep the baby if she wants

abort an innocent baby himself, the mother's

You hear me? I don't want you dying from overworking yourself! If you die, I'll take the kids with me and remarry! Let's see how you like

expression turned gloomy

saying that out of concern for his well-being, hearing it

call someone

angry, Natalie broke into a chuckle as she said, “All right, I'm just kidding! Hurry up and get some rest! You're already in your thirties, remember? What would the kids and I do without you? Hmm... You know what? I think I might

Shane raised his

even louder in response. “Try

he said, “You won't have the chance

head out for my competition soon, and I still have to pick Jared up

Shane mumbled before

in front of him.

little hurt by Natalie's comment on his age as well as her threat to take

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